Senior Engineer – Production Engineering

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Toyota Manufacturing values being a member of a local and global community, offering an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and a company with a rich history and an exciting future.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship for employment-based visas or work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States without requiring Toyota’s support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment.

About the role

The Senior Engineer in Toyota’s Production Engineering Department will support daily Production Processes and Operations, model change activities, maintenance activities, equipment procurement, installation, refurbishments, and new business opportunities. This role supports the Stamping, Weld, and Paint departments in achieving daily key performance indicators for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity, while planning and implementing processes for new models and business. This position is based in Long Beach, CA, and the selected candidate must reside within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Support achieving company hoshin targets by participating in assigned activities.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to promote daily achievement of KPIs.
• Support cross-functional cooperation and communication between Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Management, Quality, and Production Control members.
• Provide manufacturing and maintenance shops with technical and problem-solving support to resolve issues and report results.
• Manage and implement engineering projects.
• Work weekends and shut-down periods as needed.
• Coordinate activities to reduce or eliminate impact to Production from process changepoints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Production Engineering experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD and CATIA, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify 2D/3D drawings.
• Experience developing and reviewing technical documentation, such as drawings, reports, manuals, and technical specifications for engineering use.
• Experience with PLCs, controls, robotics, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including the ability to read, interpret, edit, and modify PLC code.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to all levels of team members and leadership.
• Experience developing scope of work to submit for bid to contractors.
• Engineering/Project Management experience for projects greater than $100K, including new capital expenditures for equipment installation and repair.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing department, such as Stamping, Welding, Paint, or similar.
• Experience writing project proposals, including budget, for installations, refurbishment, and/or repair.
• Toyota Business Practice (TBP) certification through panel or equivalent documented problem-solving certification.
• Experience using risk analysis tools such as PFMEA.
• Experience developing “Necessary Condition” for new or existing processes.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable).
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $119,400.00 - $194,000.00.

About Us

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Applicants are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.